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1. deflected
   Democratic ReformThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.The answer promotes reform over abolition and shifts focus to criticizing the NDP's position rather than addressing the motion.It is interesting to see that the NDP leader's position is that the provinces should abolish the Senate, except he knows full well the provinces are not going to abolish the Senate.
2. deflected
   Democratic ReformThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.The answer repeats support for elected senators and accuses NDP of wanting to appoint their own instead of addressing abolition motives.It is because we know, as the New Democrats tried in 2008-09, they want to name their own senators.
3. misdirected
   Intergovernmental RelationsThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). rhetorical question.The answer pivots entirely to job skills consultation and ignores the question about fear of working with provinces on the Senate.The loss of jobs and the loss of skills are significant problems for the Canadian economy.
4. deflected
   Employment InsuranceMr. Robert Chisholm (NDP) asked Ted Menzies (Conservative). substantive question.The answer refuses to address the specific transfer cut and instead discusses general budget consultation without specifics.We will not speculate about specifics in the budget, but I can assure members that there will be plans in the budget to continue job growth
5. misdirected
   Employment InsuranceMs. Chris Charlton (NDP) asked Ted Menzies (Conservative). loaded question.The answer attacks the NDP's voting record instead of justifying the training funding changes or reassuring access.Every time we have tried to help people get back to work and have tried to make sure that EI is there for them—they have paid into it, and it is important for it to be available to them when they lose their jobs—the NDP voted against it.
6. misdirected
   EmploymentBob Rae (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer lists past Liberal votes against programs rather than assuring the budget will address unemployment and inequality.This is a party that has voted against the targeted initiative for older workers, voted against the Helmets to Hardhats initiative, voted against the long-tenured worker program
7. deflected
   Intergovernmental RelationsBob Rae (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer claims consultation is occurring but does not address the lack of provincial talks on shifting training responsibility.The reality is that we are consulting with the provinces and with all economic players across the country.
8. partly answered
   Public SafetyBob Rae (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer addresses the SIRC chairman allegation via legal process but ignores the call for an inquiry into the information leak.What I can say in terms of some of the specifics he raised regarding the former chairman of SIRC, as is well known, the particular allegations, that will be subject to a legal process, have nothing to do with his role as chairman of that federal entity.
9. deflected
   Employment InsuranceMrs. Anne-Marie Day (NDP) asked Ted Menzies (Conservative). loaded question.The answer attacks the NDP and speculates on their budget vote instead of addressing recentralization or the $2 billion.that is more speculation, but what we will not speculate on is the fact that the NDP have probably already made plans in their last caucus meeting to vote against our budget anyway.
10. deflected
    Employment InsuranceMr. Philip Toone (NDP) asked Ted Menzies (Conservative). loaded question.The answer objects to the question's language and defends the minister without addressing the $2 billion fund integrity.I certainly take exception to that sort of comment in this House of Commons.
11. deflected
    Intergovernmental RelationsMr. Robert Chisholm (NDP) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). substantive question.The answer explains EI's purpose but ignores the request for details on meetings or consultations with provinces.the employment insurance program is there to help those who have been unfortunate enough to lose their jobs through no fault of their own and give them some financial support while they look for another job.
12. partly answered
    FinanceMs. Peggy Nash (NDP) asked Ted Menzies (Conservative). substantive question.The answer claims transparency and references the Accountability Act but does not specify when plans and priorities will be released.It is our government that has put in place the Federal Accountability Act, and we continue to make sure that estimates are tabled in this House.
13. partly answered
    FinanceMs. Peggy Nash (NDP) asked Tony Clement (Conservative). substantive question.The answer cites standing orders and tabling timelines but avoids addressing the timing of departmental plans or attacks on oversight.We make sure that the reports on plans and priorities are tabled in due course when we are obligated to do so
14. misdirected
    Government AppointmentsMr. Charlie Angus (NDP) asked Mr. Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). substantive question.The answer states Porter resigned but then attacks the asker on an unrelated electoral boundaries issue.I would encourage the hon. member to use the occasion when he rises again to answer a few questions of his own.
15. misdirected
    Democratic ReformMr. Charlie Angus (NDP) asked Mr. Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). loaded question.The answer ignores the Senate abolition question and instead attacks the asker on taxes and electoral boundaries.According to the Ontario Electoral Boundaries Commission, it looks as though he is the one who needs to head back into the classroom.
16. misdirected
    Democratic ReformMr. Alexandre Boulerice (NDP) asked Mr. Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). loaded question.The answer restates the Senate position then pivots to attacking an NDP MP over an unrelated event.On March 22 there will be a beer and pizza party.
17. misdirected
    Government AppointmentsMr. Alexandre Boulerice (NDP) asked Mr. Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). substantive question.Answer addresses resignation briefly then pivots to attack NDP colleague on unrelated separatism event.The member did not answer the question about the exciting party that his colleague in the NDP is hosting.
18. deflected
    Employment InsuranceMs. Judy Foote (Liberal) asked Ted Menzies (Conservative). substantive question.Answer avoids addressing the cut to skills funding and instead discusses budget speculation and voting.Of course we will not speculate about what might be in the budget.
19. deflected
    Employment InsuranceStéphane Dion (Liberal) asked Ted Menzies (Conservative). substantive question.Answer focuses on broad consultations and opposition ideas rather than explaining the transfer clawback.We actually have not received any ideas from the opposition.
20. misdirected
    Employment InsuranceRalph Goodale (Liberal) asked Ted Menzies (Conservative). substantive question.Answer ignores the current cut and instead attacks the Liberal record on past transfers.Speaking of screwing things up, Mr. Speaker, I think we all remember when the transfers were slashed from the federal government to the provinces
21. partly answered
    National DefenceMr. Jack Harris (NDP) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). substantive question.Answer states costs are down and savings achieved but ends by attacking the opposition's defence stance.In fact, the Department of National Defence is finding efficiencies as part of the government-wide spending reviews.
22. deflected
    National DefenceMs. Christine Moore (NDP) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). substantive question.Answer repeats savings claim then shifts to criticizing opposition and past Liberal proposals.The member and the member for St. John's East would have this department in a shambles, as did the Liberals
23. deflected
    The EnvironmentMs. Anne Minh-Thu Quach (NDP) asked Peter Kent (Conservative). substantive question.Answer begins by referencing Liberal deficit handling instead of addressing Parks Canada cuts or Senate alternative.I thank my colleague, Mr. Speaker, for reminding us how the Liberals, in their day, addressed the deficit
24. misdirected
    The EnvironmentMs. Megan Leslie (NDP) asked Peter Kent (Conservative). substantive question.Answer counters with NDP's past actions and claims achievements rather than addressing greenwashing or regulations.Canadians remember well when my colleague took her road show to the United States to argue against our responsible resource development
25. partly answered
    Border ServicesMs. Rosane Doré Lefebvre (NDP) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.The answer discusses cooperation and monitoring but provides no specific mitigation plan.As the sequestration process goes forward, we are going to keep a close eye on it and will take the necessary actions.
26. misdirected
    Border ServicesMr. Brian Masse (NDP) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.The answer attacks the opposition's view of Obama instead of addressing the plan for cuts.why do the member opposite and his party always take the dim view when it comes to the leadership of President Barack Obama?
27. partly answered
    HealthMs. Libby Davies (NDP) asked Leona Aglukkaq (Conservative). substantive question.The answer affirms safety and regulations but does not address why the specific practice is allowed.It is legal for medical companies to purchase human plasma that is used in the development of drugs.
28. partly answered
    HealthMrs. Djaouida Sellah (NDP) asked Leona Aglukkaq (Conservative). substantive question.The answer repeats the prior explanation of safety and rules without addressing the new details raised.If companies do not comply, they are subject to enforcement actions up to and including the loss of their licence.
29. deflected
    National DefenceJohn McCallum (Liberal) asked Rona Ambrose (Conservative). loaded question.The answer cites prior comments and reviews but avoids the inflation math discrepancy.My understanding is that he said to the military planners at committee that the shipbuilding cost estimates they used "make[s] sense".
30. misdirected
    National DefenceJohn McKay (Liberal) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). substantive question.The answer shifts to attacking the opposition's past record instead of addressing the Leslie report.This is like a pyromaniac who wants to join the fire department.
31. partly answered
    TaxationMr. Murray Rankin (NDP) asked Gail Shea (Conservative). substantive question.The answer explains difficulty of calculation and auditing record but does not address releasing data to the PBO.Since 2006, we have audited thousands of cases and have identified over $4.5 billion of unpaid tax.
32. deflected
    Search and RescueMr. Fin Donnelly (NDP) asked Keith Ashfield (Conservative). substantive question.The answer corrects response times and criticizes the member but does not address reopening the station.it is obvious that the member opposite has no understanding, completely no understanding, of SAR, search and rescue.
33. deflected
    Income TaxJudy Sgro (Liberal) asked Gail Shea (Conservative). loaded question.The question embeds unsupported claims of marginalization while the answer addresses only tax form mailing without engaging the premise.Last year, roughly 1.3 million packages that were mailed out were never used.
34. misdirected
    Consumer ProtectionMr. Mike Sullivan (NDP) asked Christian Paradis (Conservative). substantive question.The answer attacks the member's prior vote instead of stating whether the government will support the bill.I find it rich that the member for York South—Weston now pretends to stand with cellphone users after voting against cellphone unlocking by voting against Bill C-11
35. deflected
    Agriculture and Agri-FoodMs. Linda Duncan (NDP) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). substantive question.The answer restates general EI policy without addressing the specific cuts or farmers' concerns raised.EI is to be there to support people when they have been laid off from their jobs while they are looking for other jobs.
36. deflected
    Arms TradeMs. Elizabeth May (Green) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.The answer affirms high standards but pivots to the long-gun registry instead of addressing the corruption criterion in the treaty.We believe that after so many years of the wasteful, inefficient long gun registry, the last thing we want the United Nations to do is target law-abiding hunters and duck farmers.
37. misdirected
    Points of OrderMark Eyking (Liberal) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.The answer addresses an unrelated prior remark about duck farmers rather than the budget submission point raised.Mr. Speaker, for the record, I meant the legitimate actions of duck hunters and farmers.